Unlocking secrets of the honeybee dance language – bees learn and culturally transmit their communication skills
Honeybees possess one of the most complex examples of nonhuman communication. New research suggests that it is learned and culturally passed down from older to younger bees.
March 9, 2023 • ~8 min
How amateur scientists are still helping make important discoveries
Mary Anning, Thomas Bopp and Ben Bacon are just a few of the nonprofessionals who pushed the frontiers of science.
March 1, 2023 • ~8 min
Twitter cutoff in Turkey amid earthquake rescue operations: A social media expert explains the danger of losing the microblogging service in times of disaster
Twitter was blocked in Turkey for about 12 hours at the height of rescue and relief efforts in the aftermath of a massive earthquake, severely hampering a vital tool for disaster response.
Feb. 9, 2023 • ~4 min
Mini creatures with mighty voices know their audience and focus on a single frequency
From insects to birds to bats to frogs, these little loudmouths have found ingenious ways to deliver their messages at high volume.
Jan. 31, 2023 • ~6 min
What social media regulation could look like: Think of pipelines, not utilities
The US government regulates many industries, but social media companies don’t neatly fit existing regulatory templates. Systems that deliver energy may be the closest analog.
Dec. 15, 2022 • ~9 min
Most Americans do trust scientists and science-based policy-making – freaking out about the minority who don't isn't helpful
It’s tempting to focus on the minority of Americans who hold negative views about scientists. But blaming others for their lack of trust won’t build the relationships that can boost trust.
Oct. 25, 2022 • ~8 min
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